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2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Gilded Elegance

If you think planning a wedding in three months means you'll sacrifice elegance, personalized touches and style, then Caroline and Brian's grande affair will be a game changer! Due to her father's illness, the two moved the wedding one year earlier than scheduled and designed a day that was the epitome of the "best day ever" in three months. Renee Landry Events confettied their Pavilion at Pirate's Cove reception in blush blooms, with black and white stripes contrasting against gilded details to embellish the large venue. Lori Douglas Photography captured all the raw love and magic that surrounded the entire day, and we're bursting with excitement to share more from their 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine feature!

View more from Caroline and Brian's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How He Asked: "The engagement was a complete surprise, although he had been planning it for months! Brian had always teased me that the day he would pop the question would be July 4, 2015. On Sunday, November 2, 2014 we decied to go on an early morning cruise down. It was freezing and windy that morning, but he insisted on getting out of the truck and going on a walk. Out of nowhere, he turned to me and said, "Do you know what today is?" And then, he paused briefly and said "Today is July 4, 2015." Before I knew what was happening, he had gotten down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I was in complete shock at what was happening, and didn't even say anything at first...he had to ask me again!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "Caroline was born and raised in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina!"

Wedding Inspiration: "The design inspiration was Kate Spade inspired! Our theme was black and white - specifically black and white stripes with touches of gold glitter and sequins and blush-colored floral arrangements. We wanted a more classic look and feel for our wedding. On a side note on inspiration, our wedding was planned in three months! We found out in April that my father, Lou, was diagnosed with cancer so we moved the wedding up a year, August 2016 to July 2015. Lou's ultimate goal during his battle with cancer was to walk me down the aisle, and if possible, the father-daughter dance would be the icing on the cake. He did both!"

Favorite Wedding Memories: "My father reaching his goals of walking me down the aisle and our father-daughter dance. Also, seeing the venue for the first time when Brian and I were introduced. My mom was the mastermind behind the design and planning, so everything was a complete surprise for Brian and I!"

The Details

The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the premiere service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With approximately 300 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to brides and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Bride Magazine and destination wedding inspiration, the Outer Banks Wedding Association boasts local and national recognition.

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Sun-kissed and Southern

Choosing the Outer Banks for its serenity, relaxed atmosphere, and a treasure trove of childhood memories, Darlene and Ryan planned their wedding, with the aid of Engaging Events, that resembled the setting sun on the Eastern Seaboard. I Do OBX Chairs designed darling set-up for their Jennette's Pier beach "I do's" that was perfect as the newlyweds were showered in a sea of beach balls for their ceremony exit. Bells & Whistles transformed the Pier into a modern, nautical masterpiece, with Courtney Hathaway Photography capturing every toast-worthy moment.

View more from Darlene and Ryan's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How He Asked: "After Ryan graduated college, the couple took a trip to explore Europe. Ryan surprised Darlene by asking her to marry him in London on the top floor of The Shard, western Europe's tallest building. The Shard overlooks the Thames River and all of London, Darlene's favorite city!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "Darlene and Ryan chose the Outer Banks because of how much the islands meant to them growing up. One of their first dates was driving up Carova and laughing all day in the rain. The Outer Banks was also close enough for a majority of their family and friends to make it to the wedding, yet fair enough to give a 'destination wedding' feel."

Wedding Inspiration: "Having frown up just across the border in Virginia, Darlene and Ryan treasured all of the childhood vacations with family and friends on the Outer Banks. The goal was to reflect the tranquility, relaxation and a home-away-from-home values into their wedding day. Getting married on the beach was an absolute must, casual beachwear encouraged, and the spirit of being on vacation were all imperative to the vision of their wedding."

Favorite Wedding Memory: "Some of our favorite wedding day memories were getting ready with our wedding party, reading each other's letters, the beach ball toss after we said our vows, watching the sunset from the gorgeous banquet room of Jennette's Pier, and of course the weather!"

The Details:

Member Feature: Rande Banks, The Outer Banks Officiant

As a native and lifelong resident of the Outer Banks, Rande Banks treasures the organic beauty and serenity that brings couples to the island to say "I do." Having performed for every type of ceremony style, from non-denominational to contemporary and traditional, this Outer Banks wedding officiant crafts ceremonies many couples only dream of to begin their new lives together! We are honored to have Rande Banks, The Outer Banks Officiant as a member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association and know you will enjoy working with him to make your special day everything you want and more.

To learn more about Rande Banks, The Outer Banks Officiant, contact Rande at (252) 473-0551 or via email: randebanks@theouterbanksofficiant.com.

Photo Credit:

Five Fish Photography (Image 1)

Sarah Keenan Creative (Image 2)

Shooters at the Beach (Image 3)

Kristi Midgette Photography (Image 4)

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: First Colony Fête

Enchanted by the Outer Banks' for its allure of island simplicity, Kristin and Justin, along with To Have and To Hold OBX, designed a First Colony Inn around a sea-glass motif unlike any other. Bells & Whistles brought this vision to life with a natural, coastal oasis of oyster shells, driftwood, succulents and soft blooms. With the one and only Genevieve Stewart Photography and Swell Productions capturing every romantic moment, this is a destination fairy-tale we can't stop swooning over!

View more from Kristin and Justin's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How They Met: "We met in the Summer of 2009 at a brewery in Historic Downtown Wilmington. Justin was the bartender and I was a part of their promotional team. Although I don't remember there being much interaction between us at work, we did get to spend sometime together when we were out with mutual friends. Neither of us were eager for anything serious as we both recently ended long-term relationships, but after a Summer of fun with friends and getting to know each other, we decided it was ridiculous to keep putting off the inevitable. We are so similar, yet so different in many ways. We've made each other laugh every day for six years, and luckily we have enough material to keep those laughs going for a lifetime!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "Justin and his mother moved to Kill Devil Hills in 1996 where she married her husband who was a native to the Outer Banks. He has so many memories on the Outer Banks and he couldn't wait to bring me back to his hometown. The first time he brought me home to meet his parents, I remember being in awe of the adorable Nags Head beach front homes and the simplicity of the island. Living in Wilmington, a quaint beach town of its own, we had everything we needed here to plan a wedding, but we knew that wasn't what we wanted. We love the way the Outer Banks makes us feel, and wanted our wedding guests to feel that too. It is a magical place that now holds our hearts."

Wedding Inspiration: "Sea glass. We didn't initially have a color palate of theme in mind when planning our wedding, but when we started picking our floral and decorations we decided on blues, greens, grays and browns. When we put them all together we soon realized that they resembled a handful of sea glass and our wedding grew from there. We didn't want bright colors and sea horses, we wanted soft colors and oyster shells. Using those ideas, we designed a relaxed, coastal wedding that was everything we envisioned and more!"

Favorite Wedding Memory: "Our venue met all of our wedding weekend needs. The First Colony Inn was large enough for our wedding party and immediate family members to spend the weekend with us. We hosted a barbecue welcome reception Friday night and were able to have breakfast with our family and friends all weekend. It was so special to have everyone close to us during our big day."

The Details:

Member Feature: A Major Harmony

From classical to contemporary, A Major Harmony plays the wedding music that will hold a special place in your heart forever. From ceremonies to cocktail hour and the reception, Jessie offers a variety of services, and she is able to cater to any wedding style with vocals, acoustic guitar, and violin melodies. We are excited to have this Outer Banks wedding musician as a member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association, and know you will enjoy very second of the video we are sharing below!

To learn more about A Major Harmony and their services, contact Jessie at 252-995-2095 or via email: jessietaylormusic@gmail.com.

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Aquatic Affair

When it came to planning this nautical-themed wedding, the rustic ambiance of the Hilton Garden Inn's Kitty Hawk Pier was the perfect venue to host Lauren and Hunter's aquatic affair. Our favorite part of their darling wedding was the "message in a bottle" toss during their pier ceremony, officiated by Rev. Jay Bowman! Using the love letters exchanged that morning, they placed the letters in a bottle and tossed it into the ocean during the ceremony. With Kristi Midgette Photography capturing all of the unique, memorable moments of this Outer Banks Bride Magazine feature wedding, we're unlocking more steal-worthy details of this Outer Banks destination wedding.

View more from Lauren and Hunter's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How He Asked: "Hunter proposed at a vineyard in Louisa, Virginia. We were out celebrating my birthday and the completion of my teaching license. The next thing I knew, the music stopped and Hunter was down on one knee with a diamond ring tied to a wine glass! In a tasting room full of family and friends, he asked me to marry him."

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "Hunter and I always dream of having a beach wedding. We visited the Outer Banks and feel in love with its beauty. We both love to fish, so deciding to get married on the pier was perfect for us! We love the rustic feel of Kitty Hawk Pier and knew right away that was the place we were meant to start our forever."

Wedding Inspiration: "We wanted to incorporate a navy and white striped nautical theme, but keep it elegant and classic at the same time. It was all about the details when it came down to planning. I wanted everything to be absolutely breathtaking, and it was!"

Favorite Wedding Memory: "We chose to incorporate a message in a bottle as part of our ceremony. Hunter and I exchanged letters to each other the morning of our wedding, delivered by Hunter's best man. We read each others letters and put them inside the bottle afters to send off to sea. We threw this bottle off the pier into the waves as part of our ceremony. It was a beautiful moment and we can't wait for someone to find that bottle someday!"

The Details

Member Feature: Shell-Be-Forever

One our favorite ways to cherish your wedding bouquet, is by having a custom design created by Shell-Be-Forever. Combing the Outer Banks beaches for unique shells and sea glass, Jodie's bouquet designs are made only from seashells and sparkling additions made to match your wedding style and theme. When your wedding day has come to an end, you will have a lovely piece of custom, Outer Banks art by Shell-Be-Forever to display for years to come!

To learn how you can have a custom bouquet designed by Shell-Be-Forever, contact Jodie at 703-508-2713 or via email: jckeller@yahoo.com.

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Grande Tropics

When you get engaged in Brazil, it is only fitting to draw inspiration its the tropical foliage when planning your Grande Ritz Palm wedding. From the bohemian blooms by Renee Landry Events to the decadent menu by Cafe Lachine, Engaging Events aided Meghan and Mark in creating a homegrown jubilee with vibrant flare. With Daniel Pullen Photography behind the lens, this grande celebration completely won us over and we are so excited to feature these Corolla natives in the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine!

View more from Meghan and Mark's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How They Met: "Mark and I met seven years ago when I worked at his restaurant, Metropolis. I was a pretty terrible waitress and decided to go back to school to become an art teacher. Two years later, we ran into each other at a concert in Virginia, and have been together ever since! Today, we still have the pleasure of working closely together, because I now own an art studio next door to Metropolis!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "It's our home! We live in Corolla and my parent's live in Duck, just across the street from the Grande Ritz Palm. We feel so lucky to call such a beautiful place home, and couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else."

Wedding Inspiration: "Mark proposed while we were on vacation in Brazil, and the beautiful flowers we saw there definitely inspired our wedding theme. I wanted a tropical, bohemian vibe with lots of greenery - palm and banana leaves - and dark, dramatic pops of color. The Grande Ritz Palm was the perfect backdrop, and everyone at Renee Landry Events did such an amazing job bringing my ideas to life!"

Favorite Wedding Memory: "What I love about our wedding was that it was so us! It was a perfect day full of happiness and laughter! Since we live on the Outer Banks and Mark is in the wedding industry, many of our friends are our friends! From my hair and makeup to our officiant and caterers, we knew we were in great hands with people who care about us."

The Details

Member Feature: Beach Masters

We hope you're ready, because your beach day on the Outer Banks is about to be taken to a whole new level. From set-up to break down, Beach Masters handles it all while you can sit back and enjoy the beach! Offering a variety of amenities that include tents, blenders, coolers, corn-hole and more - we can't think of a better way to celebrate your wedding week than with a beach party with Beach Masters!

To learn more about Beach Masters and to book their services for your Outer Banks vacation, Tom at 252-689-8200 or via email: tomk@beachmasters.net.

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Resort Glamour

For anyone who has dreamed of a ultra-glam wedding by the ocean, Tiffany and Ricky's Sanderling Resort wedding is your dream come true! Dramatic blooms arranged by Renee Landry Events, navy sequin linens, and sparkling chandeliers by Blue Steel Lighting, this ballroom-style soiree is my happy place. From the When Doves Fly dove release to a boat entrance to the reception, Brooke Mayo Photography captured every lasting memory we're sharing from the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

View more from Tiffany and Ricky's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How He Asked: "On our second day in Ireland, we were driving to the Cliffs of Moher on our way to Killarney. With be behind the wheel, I made a few unplanned detours having no idea there was a plan once we arrived at the Cliffs. We we finally arrived, Ricky started asking at ton of questions - "Where's the best view? What side is the best? Where should we go first?" We finally chose the right side to walk up right, which is where you get the best views of the Cliffs. At the top, we stopped and asked someone (Ricky had already chosen!) to take our photo. Before I could put it all together, Ricky was down on one knee with a ring made for my mother from my grandmother's wedding band asking me to marry him!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "I grew up going down tot the Outer Banks for family vacations and it has always been a special place to me. When Ricky and I started planning our wedding, we knew we wanted a location that was laid-back and welcoming, yet still elegant and refined. The Sanderling was the perfect balance."

Wedding Inspiration: "I really wanted an 'elegant beach' wedding! We chose a combination of pink, navy and silver for our color palette and I just loved how it all came together! Not only did our wedding party wear navy, but we used navy for our tablecloths paired with sequin runners, creating a very dramatic, formal look. Our flowers were incredible! The contrast between high and low, light and bright was amazing. My bouquet was large, yet soft and romantic. We wrapped the steam in lace from my grandmother's wedding dress and pinned it with a diamond horseshoe - an Irish tradition."

Favorite Wedding Memory: "We wanted all of our guests to feel like they were on vacation, and for them to truly feel like they were a part of our entire weekend. It meant so much to have so many of our family and friends travel to be with us during our special occasion. We started the wedding events Thursday evening with a welcome happy hour, Friday we had golf with the groom and beach yoga with the bride with the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner that night. After the wedding on Saturday, we concluded the weekend with my parents hosted a farewell brunch on Sunday!"

The Details

Tag: North Carolina destination weddings

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Gilded Elegance

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Sun-kissed and Southern

Member Feature: Rande Banks, The Outer Banks Officiant

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: First Colony Fête

Member Feature: A Major Harmony

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Aquatic Affair

Member Feature: Shell-Be-Forever

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Grande Tropics

Member Feature: Beach Masters

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Resort Glamour

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